Diploma of Nursing

National ID: HLT54121 | State ID: BGW5

Embark on a rewarding career as an enrolled nurse

This comprehensive, accredited qualification prepares you for a rewarding career as an enrolled nurse in hospitals, clinics, and community settings.

Learn anatomy and physiology, infection control, pharmacology, medication administration, cultural competence, mental health, well-being, and legal and ethical practice. You’ll gain essential communication and hands-on clinical skills. As an enrolled nurse, you can make a difference in a range of healthcare settings including hospitals, health clinics, community organisations and residential care. You will train in our simulated hospital ward with state-of-the-art medical equipment.

You'll also learn about mental health and well-being, legal and ethical practice, and how to communicate effectively with people from diverse backgrounds. You'll gain skills that are relevant to current industry trends and practices.

Gain these skills

assist in the provision of preventative, curative and rehabilitative nursing
understand anatomy and physiology
understand and implement infection control
provide nursing care for the client
understand legal and ethical parameters
promote positive health
understand health issues of Indigenous Australians
contribute to the nutritional and mental health care of the clients

Your qualification prepares you for roles such as:

Enrolled Nurse

Graduates must meet the Enrolled Nurse Standards for Practice and the NMBA English Language skills registration standard in order to register with AHPRA, prior to applying for employment in an Australian health service.

Further Study Option(s)

This course has a study pathway to University.

Apply now using the TAFE online portal

Course overview